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Health & Wellness

Thriving as an aspiring lawyer involves more than just academics. It requires a balance of many dimensions of wellness on your path to well-being and fulfillment in life and work. We know that wellness is a concept influenced by your life experiences, identities, and background, and can vary greatly from person to person. At W&L Law, there is support for everyone to develop their own thriving wellness path.

A healthy and vibrant community like W&L Law allows all members to thrive. We are committed to helping every member of our community develop and expand their potential to care for themselves and others. We believe taking care of yourself goes beyond proper nutrition and exercise. It includes many aspects of health, such as physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. W&L Law offers a variety of resources and programs to encourage and promote wellness across our community.

Career Wellness   Creative Wellness Digital Wellness Emotional Wellness Environmental Wellness
Financial Wellness Intellectual Wellness Physical Wellness Social Wellness Spiritual Wellness

Career Wellness 
Throughout your law school experience, we will support you in building the skills needed to develop a career that enriches your personal and professional life. 

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Creative Wellness
Nurturing and finding joy through creative outlets can help reduce stress and connect with others through shared interests.

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Digital Wellness
Developing a healthy balance in your use of technology and interactive media empowers you to set limits for your personal well-being.

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Emotional Wellness
Being aware of your feelings, coping effectively with the stress of life, developing resilience, and practicing self-care can help you achieve a sense of mental balance and focus.

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Environmental Wellness
It is important to create an environment for yourself that supports your well-being and reflects your values. Also, connecting with nature can help you relieve stress and find purpose. Here at W&L Law, you can do both.

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Financial Wellness
Establishing a healthy relationship between your personal financial goals and your financial obligations can lead to long-term career satisfaction.

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Intellectual Wellness
Becoming a lifelong learner with valuable critical thinking skills is a building block for wherever your law degree will take you.

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Physical Wellness
Regular physical activity, healthy eating choices, and sufficient sleep are necessary to combat stress. Taking care of your physical health directly impacts your overall resilience and well-being.

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Social Wellness
A feeling of connection and community is an important tool in combating the stressors of law school. At W&L Law, our supportive social environment is one of our strengths, and all members of our community take an active role in maintaining it.

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Spiritual Wellness
If you are a person of faith, seek opportunities to become involved in one of the various faith-based organizations on campus. If not, you can develop practices like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to help you focus on connection and spirituality. Developing a deeper relationship with nature can also achieve these goals. The practice of self-reflection can increase awareness, purpose, meaning, and connection in your life.

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